. Develop and implement strategic plans for the assigned category to drive sales, profitability, and market share growth.
· Manage the selection of products within the category, ensuring the range meets customer demand, trends, and quality standards.
· Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure competitive pricing, quality control, and timely product delivery.
· Work with the pricing team to develop competitive pricing strategies and promotional plans for the category.
· Monitor and optimize stock levels, ensuring availability of products while avoiding overstocking.
· Manage the category’s budget, forecasting sales, tracking performance, and analyzing financial reports to identify areas of improvement.
· Lead and mentor a team of category specialists or section managers, providing direction, training, and support to ensure high performance.
· Coordinate with marketing, sales, and operations teams to ensure smooth execution of plans and initiatives.
· Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for the category, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
· Ensure that product offerings are aligned with customer needs and expectations, providing an exceptional shopping experience.